Podgorica criminal police chief dismissed over violence video
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The head of the Podgorica criminal police was dismissed today following the release of a video that reportedly depicts violence. This development comes as a newly acquired MRI machine at the Clinical Center of Montenegro suffered damage due to a fire.
On the path to European Union accession, Montenegro's negotiation position for Chapter 27 has been approved. This positive step is reinforced by a Merc representative's assessment that Montenegro is realistically positioned to become the 28th EU member by 2028.
Meanwhile, a political dispute has arisen over the legalization of the Morinju plaque, with reports indicating that Andrija Mandić, Aleksa Bečić, and Vladimir Joković, representing key government constituents, did not support the measure. In other domestic news, the city of Podgorica is proposing a ban on advertising for gambling, casinos, and alcohol on municipal property, and Professor Vasilije Kostić has warned that proposed price controls could harm businesses.